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The North Dakota Employer’s Blog: Mask Mandate Update
Did you know . . . Although the North Dakota statewide mask mandate expired on January 18, 2021, the City of Fargo extended its mask mandate until at least February 18, 2021. Both the North Dakota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) further...
The North Dakota Employer’s Blog: Independent Contractor or Employee?
Did you know….Determining who is an “independent contractor” versus “employee” will be a hot topic item in 2021. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new rule on January 6 that will likely be reexamined by the incoming administration before implementation....
The North Dakota Employer’s Blog – My Employee Stormed the Capitol: Can I fire him for that?
As the nation processes the full impact of the breach of the U.S. Capitol building by protestors last week, the FBI is warning of potential armed protests in all 50 states over the next week. Many of the participants in last week’s rioting in Washington, D.C. have...
The North Dakota Employer’s Blog: What Now? Stepping Away from the Edge
Einstein once said, “Failure and deprivation are the best educators and purifiers.” As we close the book on 2020 and look forward to finally . . . finally . . . making it to 2021, the moment seems right to pause. Although Covid is far from over and social unrest...
The North Dakota Employer’s Blog: North Dakota Legislature Convenes
Did you know . . . The North Dakota Legislature convened for its 67th Legislative Assembly this week on January 5, 2021. The state legislature only convenes every other year, and the session is limited to 80 legislative days. Each assembly, the Legislature considers...
The North Dakota Employer’s Blog: FFCRA Set to Expire December 31, 2020
Did you know . . . The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which requires emergency paid sick leave and expanded FMLA leave for employees’ COVID-related absences, is set to expire on December 31, 2020. This means that covered employers will no longer be...
To require vaccinations or not? That is the question.
By Vanessa Lystad As a trying 2020 comes to an end, we see a glimmer of hope in the beginning of the new year with the release and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. With the vaccine likely becoming widely available in the coming months, many employers are...
Vogel Law Firm Adds New Shareholders
Vogel Law Firm is pleased to announce that Jordan Weir, KrisAnn Norby-Jahner, and Luke Heck have become shareholders in the firm. Congratulations to this talented trio - we are proud to call you partners!
COVID-19 UPDATE: NORTH DAKOTA EXTENDS MASK MANDATE UNTIL JANUARY 18
By Vanessa Lystad Yesterday, the State of North Dakota announced an extension of its statewide mask mandate until at least January 18, 2021. Here is what North Dakota businesses and employers need to know about the mask mandate. Mandatory Face Coverings In general,...
COVID UPDATES: CDC Shortens Acceptable Quarantine Periods, Mask Mandates, and More
By Lisa Edison-Smith As North Dakota employers deal with staff shortages due to COVID-19, the CDC has given some potential relief by offering alternatives shortening quarantine periods in some instances. The CDC announcement is aimed to reduce staffing shortages and...
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